As you enter the heart of Kyoto’s geisha culture, you hear laughter spilling from hidden tea houses. Welcome to Gion, a district that draws you in with its traditional wooden machiya merchant houses, ...

Light rain and snow are expected in your area. The high will be 36° and it will be blustery. Good air quality (0-50) Primary pollutant O₃ 44 μg/m³ Pressure is the weight of the air in the atmosphere.

Nov. 20, 2024 — Mortality attributable to air pollution and extreme temperatures is a major concern, and it is expected to heighten in the future. An international research team found that ...

You know that feeling you get when you take a breath of fresh air in nature? There may be more to it than a simple lack of pollution. When we think of nutrients, we think of things we obtain from our ...

Cecile Schneringer (left) and Pat Bomar wave to the crowds during the Hakata Okunchi Festival parade. The three American high ...

Two big-budget films are set to battle at the box office: Wicked offers a gravity-defying origin story for the Wicked Witch of the West, while Gladiator II revisits the violence of ancient Rome.

Laax’s revamped Freestyle Academy sees skiers flocking to the eco-conscious Swiss resort that’s defined by a laid-back ...

Laax’s revamped Freestyle Academy sees skiers flocking to the eco-conscious Swiss resort that’s defined by a laid-back ...

Nov. 18, 2024 — Climate change is a persistent and growing challenge to plant life on our planet. Changes to the environment that plants are unaccustomed to affect how they grow, putting much at ...

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The ...

Afterward, continue your stroll, heading down Hanamiko-ji street. Discuss your experience with your guide, get answers to questions you may have, and soak in the atmosphere of Gion. From here, you are ...